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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 today.

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Dividend Investing

$4,000 of savings? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into passive income of $300 a month with ASX 200 dividend shares

| Bernd Struben

$300 a month in extra passive income could be a real game changer in retirement.

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Share Gainers

Up 118%: Is this 'high quality' stock the best-kept secret on the ASX 200?

| Tony Yoo

Why are these pharmaceutical shares turning heads at the moment? The Elvest team explains.

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Dividend Investing

These 3 ASX dividend shares could be a retiree's best friend

| Tony Yoo

It's brilliant to retire in Australia because of all the awesome world-beating income stocks to buy.

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Opinions

Is the Tesla share price ridiculously expensive?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the household EV name flying too close to the sun?

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Investing Strategies

The 3 best deals on the ASX today

| Tony Yoo

The Reserve Bank did its bit to wish Aussies a merry Christmas. So which stocks are the most suited to…

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Investing Strategies

'Ahead of expectations': Why this ASX stock could make you smile in a few years

| Tony Yoo

Sometimes the stock price doesn't reflect the business performance. This is when long-term investors can pounce.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 exploded higher today, with one share up more than 17%.

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Share Market News

9 ASX 200 shares that stand to benefit from a rising Aussie dollar

| Bernd Struben

A number of ASX 200 shares have historically tended to outperform in times of a strengthening Australian dollar.

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Dividend Investing

2 great ASX dividend stocks with 7%+ yields

| Tristan Harrison

Owning these shares could be very rewarding.

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Technology Shares

Analysts say these ASX tech shares are buys in December

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these three shares have been named as buys.

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Record Highs

These 2 leading ASX 200 stocks are smashing all-time record highs today

| Bernd Struben

Records are tumbling on the ASX 200 today as two leading stocks charge higher into uncharted territory.

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Healthcare Shares

Dates that could move the NIB share price in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

NIB shares investors, get out your 2024 diaries...

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 300 healthcare stock Sigma halted amid rumours of blockbuster Chemist Warehouse deal

| James Mickleboro

Is Chemist Warehouse finally joining the ASX?

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Economy

ASX investors: Is the RBA done hiking interest rates?

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's GDP numbers bode well for inflation...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Endeavour share price lifts amid plan for 10% shareholder returns per year from FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

Endeavour conducted an investor presentation day on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Chalice Mining, Core Lithium, Perpetual, and Polynovo shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very strong session on Wednesday. But why?

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stock Chalice Mining just rocketed 14%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Atop gold, the ASX 200 miner also explores for and produces platinum group elements (PGE), nickel and copper.

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Share Fallers

Why Evolution, Galan Lithium, Life360, and Resolute shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times today.

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Financial Shares

Turnaround? Here's why the Magellan share price is bouncing today

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Magellan ship finally turning around?

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Financial Shares

IAG share price higher amid news of legal counsel's departure

| Bronwyn Allen

There is some unexpected news from the ASX 200 insurance giant today.

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Share Market News

Meet the ASX All Ords shares that management is buying up

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares have all seen significant insider buying over the past week.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Are you ready for the silly season?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It’s that time of year again.

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Materials Shares

Lithium price drops to lowest level since August 2021 but should you care?

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium carbonate price just dropped to US$15,000 per tonne -- that's an 80% fall in 2023 alone.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock is surging 8% on record sales

| James Mickleboro

This medical device company's sales growth was strong in November.

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Opinions

My predictions for the ASX 200 in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

2024 could be another volatile year.

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Energy Shares

Buying Woodside shares? Here's how the ASX 200 energy stock is expanding in Mexico

| Bernd Struben

Woodside’s new LNG agreement will expand its access to key Asian energy markets.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price jumping 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is having a much-needed positive session.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price dips on US$6.2 billion project development costs

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto expects first production from its Simandou iron ore project in 2025.

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Capital Raising

Why are Boss Energy shares in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium share is raising funds. But why?

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Gold

Why is the Evolution Mining share price crashing 15% today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is raising funds to make a major acquisition.

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Communication Shares

$24 million paid out: Telstra under fire

| Tony Yoo

The industry watchdog hammers major telco for basic failures in its billing systems, which slugged thousands of customers for no…

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these ASX 200 growth shares could rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards from these shares.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares instead of term deposits

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are expected to offer big yields.

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Opinions

This ASX 300 share just hit a 52-week low, here's why I just invested

| Tristan Harrison

This looked like a cheap stock to me.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Retirement

How much money do I need to retire?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will your retirement be as pleasant as you are hoping?

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Cheap Shares

'Compelling growth prospects': 2 ASX shares to buy while they're cheap

| Tony Yoo

Sure it's scary to see a stock do a freefall. But the best investors take advantage of those violent dips.

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How to invest

$7,500 of savings? Here's how I'd turn that into $2,000 a month of ASX passive income!

| James Mickleboro

Want to generate passive income? Here's how you can do it.

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